Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses Jump to 1,299, With 26 Deaths, CDC Says

Vaping related illnesses are on the rise, and it appears to be related to a black market of THC vapes. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez sat down with doctors and experts to understand what’s happening with the outbreak.

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Brianna Abbott

The number of confirmed and probable cases linked to vaping increased to 1,299, including 26 deaths, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, as doctors began taking stock of the potential long-term health consequences of the severe lung injuries.

The count of cases rose by 219 from a week ago. They are now spread across 49 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Alaska is the only state without reported cases.